The peak times of early 2007 saw record profits, leading to a desire by many firms to continue their growth with increased recruitment and new UK and overseas offices. Opportunities for lawyers with good academic backgrounds and sound skills in their specialist area during this time were excellent. During the last few years, however, the legal industry has undergone the same restructuring process that has affected every other professional services sector, resulting in most firms having to downsize.
Thankfully, it seems the corner has now been turned! As we emerge from the downturn, lawyers with the required technical skills and experience are back in demand. In addition, those who offer additional skills beyond this are finding they are also able to make the move they need and want. There is particular demand in the areas of private wealth, corporate, litigation, employment and related specialist areas. We offer a bespoke service to those who have the additional qualities that set them apart: namely, drive, gravitas, acute commercial acumen and the ability to develop strong business relationships. In addition to the above, you will have a track record in business development and generating clients, contacts and fees through your own networks and business development activities. If this is the case, then we can assist you to find the perfect platform to take your career to the next level.
LPA Legal Recruitment has a successful history in placing assistants and associates who stand out from the crowd and who are looking to transfer their skills to a new practice. The reasons for your desire to move may be a lack of future career prospects, or simply a wish to be paid for your true worth. We have placed a number of such lawyers into rated City and West End practices and, thanks to our extensive contacts in in-house legal departments (particularly in the banking sector) in the UK and globally, we can ensure that you are well informed about the full range of opportunities and options available.
My colleagues and I provide our candidates with detailed and tailored advice on how to present themselves to best effect both on paper and in person. We also offer our assistant/associate candidates advice on the preparation of business plans. At LPA Legal Recruitment, good advice leads to the right appointment. For further information or if you would like an informal discussion about your career and prospects, please contact me in confidence.
Philip Jennings, LPA Legal Recruitment (December 2010)